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interior lineman

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noun

Football.
  1. one of the players positioned on the line of scrimmage between the ends.


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Toughness was a hallmark for Polynesian players such as Jesse Sapolu, an interior lineman on four San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl-title teams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025

By that point, it became clear that with the right team and right coach, Monheim could make it to the league as an interior lineman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2024

“Oh my goodness, it was incredible,” WSU interior lineman Ansel Din-Mbuh said.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2024

Chiefs interior lineman Chris Jones, Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith and Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner earned their second straight selection.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2024

The only returning starters are Hunter as an edge rusher, Harrison Phillips as an interior lineman, Hicks at inside linebacker and Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum at the safety spots.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 10, 2023

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